The Island at the Top of the World
“Adventure beyond imagination”
A Victorian gentleman hopes to find his long-lost son, who vanished while searching for a mysterious Viking community in a volcanic valley somewhere in uncharted Arctic regions. The gentleman puts together an expedition team to go on the search, but when they reach their destination they must escape from some Viking descendants who will kill to keep their existence a secret.
Where to watch The Island at the Top of the World in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Island at the Top of the World there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Island at the Top of the World streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, CBC Gem | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Island at the Top of the World
The Island at the Top of the World is a 1974 English-language adventure, family and fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson. The cast is led by Donald Sinden, David Hartman, Jacques Marin. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
The Island at the Top of the World was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 16, 1974, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Writers
- John Whedon
- Release date
- December 16, 1974
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Walt Disney Productions
The Island at the Top of the World cast & crew
The Island at the Top of the World was directed by Robert Stevenson and written by John Whedon.
The cast features Donald Sinden as Sir Anthony Ross, David Hartman as Prof. John Ivarsson, Jacques Marin as Captain Brieux, Mako as Oomiak, David Gwillim as Donald Ross, and Agneta Eckemyr as Freyja.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre and it was produced by Winston Hibler.
Is The Island at the Top of the World worth watching?
The Island at the Top of the World holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 91 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, family, and fantasy, The Island at the Top of the World is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Island at the Top of the World
In United States, you can stream The Island at the Top of the World on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Island at the Top of the World
Donald Sinden
Sir Anthony Ross
David Hartman
Prof. John Ivarsson
Jacques Marin
Captain Brieux
Mako
Oomiak
David Gwillim
Donald Ross
Agneta Eckemyr
Freyja
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Gunnar
Gunnar Öhlund
The Godi
Lasse Kolstad
Erik
Erik Silju
Torvald
Rolf Søder
The Lawspeaker
Torsten Wahlund
Sven
The Island at the Top of the World — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Island at the Top of the World in United States?
The Island at the Top of the World is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is The Island at the Top of the World on Disney Plus?
Yes — The Island at the Top of the World is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is The Island at the Top of the World in?
The Island at the Top of the World is originally in English, with audio tracks including Danish, English, French, Icelandic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Island at the Top of the World?
The Island at the Top of the World runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is The Island at the Top of the World rated?
The Island at the Top of the World is rated G. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 91 ratings.
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